Bookkeeping for Tesuque Small Businesses

Bookkeeping and accounting for Tesuque businesses. Monthly books, GRT returns, and catch-up work for artists, galleries, and local operations.

Bookkeeping for Tesuque

Tesuque has always attracted people who want to do their own thing. Artists, craftspeople, business owners who chose this valley because it offered space and quiet away from downtown Santa Fe. Running a business out here works well until the financial side starts piling up and you realize you need help keeping track of it all.

We provide monthly bookkeeping, catch-up work, and GRT filing for Tesuque businesses. Our office is in Santa Fe, but everything happens remotely. Your books stay current without you driving anywhere or spending your evenings on QuickBooks.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Transactions categorized, bank accounts reconciled, books closed every month. You get financial statements that show where the business actually stands instead of a shoebox of receipts you’ll deal with later.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Books behind by months or years? We sort through what exists, reconstruct what’s missing, and get you to a clean starting point. Then we keep it current going forward.

GRT Returns

New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax has quirks that trip up a lot of business owners. Different rates by location, exemptions that may or may not apply, filing deadlines that sneak up. We handle the returns so you don’t have to think about it.

QuickBooks Setup

If you’re starting fresh or your current setup is a mess, we configure QuickBooks properly for your business. Chart of accounts that makes sense, bank feeds connected, and training so you understand what you’re looking at.

Tesuque Businesses We Work With

The community around Tesuque has a character of its own. Shidoni has been casting bronze sculptures for decades. Artists work from home studios throughout the valley. There are property owners managing rentals, small operations serving local residents, and people running businesses that don’t fit neatly into any category. Each one has different books, but they all need accurate records and someone who answers when they call.

We work with small business owners doing anywhere from $50K to a few million in revenue. Big enough to need real bookkeeping, not big enough to justify hiring someone full-time. That’s the space we fill.

Artists and Galleries

Irregular income, consignment sales, material expenses, studio costs. Artist finances don’t follow a predictable pattern, which makes accurate bookkeeping more important, not less. We track the revenue when it comes and keep your records ready for tax time.

Property Owners

Rental properties, vacation rentals, real estate investments. Tesuque has its share of property owners managing income-producing real estate. We track rental income, expenses by property, and keep the books organized for your CPA.

Home-Based Businesses

Consultants, coaches, craftspeople, online businesses. A lot of Tesuque residents run operations from home. We handle the bookkeeping so you can focus on the work that actually generates revenue.

Local Service Businesses

Contractors, landscapers, property maintenance, home services. Someone has to take care of all those properties in the foothills. We keep the books straight while you keep the business running.

Common Questions

Do you work with Tesuque businesses?

Yes. We're based in Santa Fe, just a few miles south. Most of our work happens remotely regardless of location, so Tesuque businesses get the same level of service as anyone else.

What does monthly bookkeeping cost?

Starting at $199 per month based on your expense volume. We'll give you an exact quote after learning about your business.

Do you understand how artist and gallery finances work?

Yes. Stephen has worked with artists and creative businesses for years. We understand irregular income, consignment arrangements, material costs, and the GRT implications of selling artwork in New Mexico.

My books are several months behind. Can you help?

That's common. We do catch-up work to get you current, then move into monthly service so it stays that way. Most clients come to us with some backlog.

Do you handle New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax?

Yes. We prepare and file GRT returns, track the different location codes, and make sure you're reporting correctly. It's one of the more confusing parts of New Mexico business taxes and we handle it routinely.

Santa Fe's Small Business Bookkeeper